Arkansas State Park Events

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Our interpretive guides routinely schedule fun, family-friendly adventures that are designed to help you have a more meaningful park experience and make memories of a lifetime. We offer more than 15,000 activities each year, including outdoor recreation skills demonstrations and workshops, guided hikes, lake tours on park boats, birding walks, kayak tours, living history activities, nature games, bald eagle watches, spring wildflower walks, campfires, school field trips, and much more — there’s something going on all the time! Use the search filters to view specific parks, dates, or topics.

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Jul 18 - Sep 22

PAINTING THE ARKANSAS PARKS EXHIBIT

Mississippi River State Park is proud to host the Painting the Arkansas Parks exhibit, a statewide celebration of Arkansas’s natural beauty through the eyes of plein air artists. Organized by the Heart of America Artists Association, the project...
Jul 18
8:30am - 9:00am

Daybreak Diamond Tour

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter in the lower level of the Diamond Discovery Center to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past diamond finds to help in your own search.
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Jul 18
9:00am - 10:00am

Soaring Scavengers Walk

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
What is that big bird soaring in the sky? Join a park interpreter to look for and learn about these intriguing birds while picking up litter on this easy, 1-mile guided walk along the Island Trail. Trash bags and gloves will be provided.
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Jul 18
9:00am - 9:45am

Bear Cave Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Bear Cave trailhead for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole family. Please wear sturdy shoes...
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Jul 18
9:00am - 9:45am

Senior Hike to the Waterfall

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Meet a park interpreter for a hike to the waterfall on the Ozark Highlands Trail. This trek is designed for hikers over 50 who appreciate a shorter hike at a more relaxed pace, but open to all ages. Total distance is approximately ¾-mile or 1500...
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Jul 18
9:00am - 12:00pm

Canning Workshop

Powhatan Historic State Park, 4414 Hwy 25, Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Did your garden grow more than you expected this year? Join park staff and learn how to preserve food through canning so that it stays delicious all year. We will discuss canning safety and history and the various types of canning methods. Visitors...
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Jul 18
9:00am - 10:30am

The Little Things Hike

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Logoly State Park is often considered a living laboratory, but it is the little things that make this a great place to explore the natural world. Join the park interpreter for a moderate 1.25-mile hike as we take a closer look at the things that...
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Jul 18
9:30am - 10:00am

Introduction To Geocaching

Daisy State Park, 103 East Park, Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Do you enjoy solving puzzles and spending time outdoors? If so, join the park superintendent to find out how you can start geocaching today! Learn the basics and try your luck locating the geocaches hidden here at Daisy State Park.
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Jul 18
10:00am - 10:15am

Diamond Mining 101

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet in the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tips and tricks of diamond searching techniques.
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Jul 18
10:00am - 10:45am

B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Calling all dog parents; join a park interpreter in learning what it takes to be a B.A.R.K. Ranger on this guided 1-mile hike. Then stick around to get your fur-baby certified as a Devil's Den State Park B.A.R.K. Ranger. Please bring leashes, water...
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Jul 18
10:00am - 11:00am

Tunstall Trail Hike

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Tunstall trailhead, on the boat launch side, as we “step back in time” along the 1.5-mile trail. Along the way we will learn a little about what made Jacksonport so special, enjoy some scenery along the banks of the...
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Jul 18
10:00am - 11:00am

Goin' on a Bug Hike

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Insects and other invertebrates are very important but are often misunderstood. Join a park interpreter on a bug hunt around the visitor center as we discover their diversity and learn how we can help them. Nets and bug jars are provided.
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Jul 18
10:00am - 10:30am

Cotton Ginning Demonstration

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South, Scott, AR 72142 United States
The cotton gin is a simple tool with a complex story. Discover more about this story as park staff gins cotton on the museum's demonstration gin. Feel the difference in cotton before and after it has been ginned and learn how much work it takes to...
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Jul 18
10:00am - 11:00am

Frog-tastic Tree Frogs

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join a park interpreter to discover tree frog species that call the ridge home.
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Jul 18
10:00am - 11:00am

Fishing the Cossatot

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Join a park interpreter fishing on the Cossatot River. Borrow one of our fishing poles and enjoy this catch and release program. Make sure to have your Arkansas fishing license for those 16 and older.
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